The First Minister and the Chief Constable of Police Scotland have met amid fears following far-right riots across other UK cities.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell and Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie met with John Swinney today.

Senior officers also met with community groups in Glasgow to hear their concerns and offer reassurance.

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The meeting comes as speculation was rife on social media about a potential protest in George Square which police said they were aware of but said there was no intelligence to suggest was accurate.

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Opposition leaders, Anas Sarwar, Labour, Alex Cole-Hamilton, LibDems and Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater of the Greens were present at Bute House while Tory leader Douglas Ross attended via a video link.

Police said they continue to monitor the situation as other social media posts suggest events in Glasgow on different dates over the next few weeks.

Some offices had closed and businesses said they had been warned about the potential for disorder on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said officers are working to ensure any potential for violence or disorder in Scotland is identified quickly and responded to immediately.

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Following the meeting with the First Minister, Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie said: “We understand the concern and officers right across Scotland are providing reassurance to communities across the country through enhanced patrols and direct engagement.

"We continue to closely monitor the situation to ensure any potential for violence or disorder in Scotland is identified quickly and responded to immediately.

“Policing in Scotland has strong relationships with the public and we are grateful for the ongoing support of our communities.”

Police urged people to be careful and responsible with social media advising “think twice”.

Mr Ritchie added: "We are aware of a number of potential protests, and counter protests, over the coming weeks, which will be policed appropriately but we are not going to speculate on or add publicity to individual potential events.

"I would also encourage everyone to be responsible in their use of social media and not to share speculation or inaccurate information. Please think twice about what you read, share and believe from online sources.”

He warned people that while peaceful protest is acceptable violence is not.

He added: “Violence and disorder is not legitimate protest and anyone who engages in disorder will be dealt with swiftly and robustly.

“Our thoughts continue to be with those affected by the appalling violence which has been experienced in some communities and with our brave colleagues in UK policing.

“We continue to be in close touch with other UK police services should requests for support be required.”

John Swinney has also met with faith leaders and refugee groups to 

He said: “The displays of violence, prejudice and Islamophobia seen in other parts of the United Kingdom have no place in democratic society, and I want to reassure people in Scotland that we have plans and preparations in place to ensure everybody is kept safe.

“We are absolutely not complacent and remain vigilant. I am in regular contact with the Chief Constable who has reassured me that Police Scotland has the capability and resources in place to respond should we face the same challenges.” 

attending the meeting were Scottish Hindu Foundation, Scottish Association of Mosques, Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, Senior Rabbi, Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue, Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society, Scottish Episcopal Church, Schurch of Scotland, Muslim Council of Scotland and Scottish Refugee Council.

The First Minister added: "I have drawn together faith leaders from across communities in Scotland to express our solidarity together - we respect each other and we want everybody to be safe within our society."